Hope College News
2025 Apr
Hope Student Wins Psychology Research Award
It was Hope College’s sterling reputation for providing students with high-quality opportunities to participate in faculty-mentored research that prompted psychology major Cassie Morse to transfer to the college as a sophomore.
April 16 Lecture: Author Tim Alberta to Discuss American Evangelical Movement and Politics
Author Tim Alberta will deliver an address based on his book “The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism” on Wednesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. at Hope College in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Theologian and Author Kevin DeYoung to Present “The Story of the Nicene Creed” on April 8
Theologian and author Dr. Kevin DeYoung will present “The Story of the Nicene Creed: The Most Important (Extra-biblical) Text Ever Written” on Tuesday, April 8, at 3 p.m. at Hope College in Schaap Auditorium in the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center.
2025 Mar
Knickerbocker Spring Film Series Continues on March 31 – April 12
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will continue its spring film series with the Academy Award-winning film “I’m Still Here” and Academy Award-nominated film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” from March 31 through April 12 at 7 p.m.
Orchestra to Preview Carnegie Hall Concert Program at Hope on April 4
The Hope College Orchestra will preview its upcoming performance at Carnegie Hall with a concert at Hope on Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Students to Present Creative and Research Projects on April 11
Original research by Hope students on topics ranging from the foraging efficiency of sparrows, to the effect of high-tempo music on sprint swimming, to anti-immigrant violence in the United Kingdom, to Don Quixote and social media will be highlighted during the college’s annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity on Friday, April 11, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
De Pree Gallery to Feature Annual Senior Art Exhibition
The De Pree Art Center and Gallery at Hope College will feature “Not to Get Political…,” presenting work by graduating studio-art and art-history majors, in the college’s annual Senior Art Exhibition from Friday, April 11, through Friday, May 2.
Author-Filmmaker Curtis Chin to Present Asian Heritage Lecture April 8
Filmmaker Curtis Chin, author of “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir,” will present the 2025 Asian Heritage Lecture at Hope College on Tuesday, April 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope College Theatre to Present “Sense and Sensibility”
The Hope College Department of Theatre will present Kate Hamill’s “Sense and Sensibility” on Friday-Saturday, April 4-5, and Thursday-Saturday, April 10-12, at 7:30 p.m., along with a free 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 6. All performances will be in the DeWitt Center main theatre.
Why March Madness turns everyone into college basketball fans
KMUWChad Carlson discusses March Madness and why basketball is made for television.
Lecture to Discuss “The History of the Presidential Pardon Power”
Dr. Jeffrey Crouch, who is author of the book “The Presidential Pardon Power,” will present “The History of the Presidential Pardon Power” on Thursday, March 27, at 4:30 p.m. at Hope College in Schaap Auditorium of the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center.
Concert Band to Present “Songs of Rust, Rest, and Renewal” on March 28
The Hope College Concert Band will perform on Friday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope College Screening the Documentary Film “T-Rex” on March 26
The documentary film “T-Rex,” which is about Claressa "T-Rex" Shields from Flint, who at age 17 became the first woman in history to win the gold medal in the 2012 Olympic boxing, will be shown at Hope College on Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Knickerbocker Theatre.
Hope to Screen Film Emphasizing Importance of Math Literacy for Democracy and Economic Opportunity
The documentary film “Counted Out,” which emphasizes math literacy’s importance for democracy and economic opportunity, will be screened twice at Hope College on Tuesday, March 25, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland.
Lark, Roman, Meyer Trio to Perform on March 27
Three incredible musicians, including seven-time Grammy winner bassist Edgar Meyer, will combine for an evening of classical and contemporary music through the Great Performance Series at Hope College on Thursday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Three Hope Student Teams Place in Final Round of ACG Cup Competition; One Team Finishes as Runner-Up
Competing against a record-breaking 37 teams, all three of Hope College’s student teams who competed in the recent ACG Cup Competition, held on Saturday, Feb. 22, advanced to the final round. Team BCG from Hope College finished runner-up.
DOING THE DIFFICULT: David and Elsa devote 90 DAYS to growing in love for God
Faith Grand RapidsThe Exodus 90 program was introduced on the Hope College campus in 2018 through the Saint Benedict Institute, a ministry of St. Francis de Sales Parish that serves Catholic students at Hope and encourages all Christians to live out their faith.
Dance Marathon Photo Gallery
Hope College students put their time and talents into the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser held on Friday and Saturday, March 7-8.
Hope Honors Staff for Service Anniversaries Spanning Five to 30 Years
Hope College staff members were honored for service anniversaries during a reception on Tuesday, March 11, at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope College to host free screening of ‘Holland’ with director Q&A
WoodTV 8Hope College will host a special pre-release screening of “Holland,” a new movie starring Nicole Kidman and Gael Garcia Bernal that was partially shot in West Michigan.
December Graduation Honors
Below is a list of recent Hope College graduates who have been awarded graduation honors for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study.
2025 International Food Fair Photos
The annual International Food Fair at Hope College was held on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the Maas Center auditorium.
Hope College Orchestra Chosen to Perform in Carnegie Hall in April
The Hope College Orchestra is one of only three ensembles, and one of only two from the United States, chosen to perform in the culminating Evening Showcase Concert in Carnegie Hall during the 19th annual New York International Music Festival running Saturday–Wednesday, April 5-9.